My Voice – Holocaust survivors tell their stories for all to read
The life stories of Holocaust survivors and refugees from Nazi persecution can now be read by visitors to Bury libraries thanks to a new set of books.
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Social Work Week celebrates the amazing work taking place
Bury’s social workers have been nationally recognised during this week’s Social Work Week.
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New roof and solar panels for Ramsbottom Library
A new roof and solar panels will ensure that Ramsbottom Library has a watertight and green future.
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Appreciation for young carers in Bury during Young Carers Action Day
Young carers from Bury enjoyed a celebration to mark Young Carers Action Day this week, as the council’s youth service organised a special meal and treats for them in recognition of the annual event.
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Bury’s youth MP leads takeover of Parliament!
A young man from Bury helped lead the debates when he represented the borough in the House of Commons.
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Construction of new family homes under way in Bury
Work has started to transform the site of the former Seedfield Centre in Bury into 81 much-needed new family homes.
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Another four people fined for fly-tipping
Four more people have been fined for dumping their waste on the streets of Bury, bringing the total to eight in the last month.
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Plans for Bury to twin with town in Ukraine
Bury is seeking to twin with a town in Ukraine as part of its continuing solidarity with the country, following the third anniversary of its invasion by Russia.
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Victoria Wood statue returns to Bury town centre
A memorial statue of the beloved Bury actress and comedian Victoria Wood has been reinstated in Bury town centre.
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Completion of £200k scheme to improve Prestwich Clough and St Mary’s Flower Park
Access and safety improvements costing more than £200,000 at Prestwich Clough and St Mary’s Flower Park are now complete.
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Preserving Peel Tower
Thanks to a grant of £57,000 from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, a condition survey is to be carried out at Peel Tower with a view to preserving this iconic landmark, originally unveiled in 1852, for many years to come.
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Secondary School Placements 2025
Nearly 9 out of 10 Bury parents will be sending their child to their first choice of local secondary school come the autumn.
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Bury Council expands innovative foster care support with second Mockingbird Constellation
Bury Council has launched its second supportive group of foster carers - known as a Mockingbird Constellation. The globally award-winning Mockingbird Family Model, led by the Fostering Network, creates a supportive community for foster carers and cared-for children. Around six to ten foster families, are centred around a hub home, creating an extended family environment
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Derelict former school to be auctioned off
A derelict former school which has been attracting vandalism for years is to be sold at auction.
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Setting out the shape and ambitions of Bury
Bury Council is drawing up a new Local Plan which will help to determine the shape of the borough for decades to come.
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Game changing multi-million pound development set to take step forward
Plans to take forward Greater Manchester’s biggest proposed employment development, which will generate more than 20,000 high-quality jobs and bring a £1bn economic boost, are set to be approved by Bury and Rochdale councils.
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Improvement scheme to start at Whitehead Gardens, Tottington
A partnership project at Whitehead Gardens in Tottington is taking another step forward as tree works are carried out to remove those trees that are dead, dying or diseased.
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Four more fined for fly-tipping and littering
Four more people have been fined for dumping their waste on the streets of Bury.
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Protecting services as budget is set for coming year
Bury Council has set a budget for 2025/26 which aims to protect public services while meeting major ongoing funding challenges.
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Family homes at the heart of Radcliffe regeneration
Work has started to transform a disused brownfield site in Radcliffe into 90 new family homes.
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